A MATTER OF BALANCE CLASSESPlease call (209)525-4670 to sign-up for the free programFree eight-week program | Meets once a week for 2 hours | Workbook and refreshments providedLimited space available!8 week courses begin in February, March, April, August and September

A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, since many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activity.The free program is designed to benefit community dwelling older adults who are concerned about falls, have sustained a fall in the past and/or restricted activities because of concerns about falling and for those who are interested in increasing their activity level, and are aged 60 or older, ambulatory, and able to problem solve.A Matter of Balance is an eight week program, held once a week for two hours. Registrants receive A Matter of Balance workbook and refreshments are provided. The class is taught by trained volunteer coaches.The participants will learn about different ways to view falls and control their fear of falling. The participants will set realistic goals for increasing physical activity, and how to change their environment to reduce fall risk factors.Please call us for more details at (209)525-4670.

Get Involved

We offer many ways to get involved:​1. Join an A Matter of Balance 8-week course by calling (209)525-4670.2. Become an A Matter of Balance volunteer coach. Healthy Aging Association has 3 Master Trainers and offers at least one coaches training annually.3. Spread the word about this great evidence based program that is available right here in our community!

Our Top 3 A Matter of Balance Stories

Anna (75)

Anna found out about A Matter of Balance from the newspaper. She was interested because she had a number of falls and has broken her shoulder because of a fall. She did not know how to reduce her chance of having a fall and did not know how to protect herself if she did have a fall. Because of A Matter of Balance she is positive that she can increase her strength to prevent falls and to become more steady on her feet. She also knows how to protect herself if she does have a fall and how to reduce her chances of falling. She now has positive emotions about the subject of falling and may even join a Young at Heart Class.

Avril & Bobby

This wonderful lady on the right is Bobbie. Bobbie saw in the Modesto Bee that the Healthy Aging Association was looking for volunteers to become certified A Matter of Balance Coaches. Bobbie has fallen a few times due to her inner ear problem and it has been hard for her to stay motivated to be consistent with exercise.Bobbie encouraged some friends to join the 8 week class. Her friend Avril (pictured on the left) completed 7 of the 8 classes. Avril use to be a runner, ran every day until her stroke, 2 years ago. Because of the stroke, Avril has had several falls.Bobbie loved co-coaching her first 8 week session of A Matter of Balance. She loved the group activities, the positive environment, and that the program supplied her and the participants with concrete tools to help from today forward.Avril enjoyed that the program made her more cognizant and more positive. Avril now has a different point of view about how she is able to be positive when it comes to falls, and falling.Bobbie's life is different as a result of MOB. She has been exercising more and has noticed increased flexibility. She has learned how to be assertive and she stated, "I have knowledge on how to take care of myself better, being compromised in my balance due to inner ear problem, joint problems, and vision problems."Sometimes, a partner can make all the difference. Find a friend, relative, or neighbor and join a program, we are sure it will help motivate one, or all partners.

Kayla & Della (77)

Della heard about the program from Bobbie. She was unable to make it to the first session, but completed 7 classes in a row.Della's caregiver Kayla also sat in on all of the sessions, because Della has had many falls.Della really appreciated the class and how to keep a positive attitude, which in turn helps.Because of the class Della is trying to slow down and think before she gets up, she is more at ease in her own home and "not as fearful of falling".

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WHAT OUR PARTICIPANTS HAVE TO SAY

My joints in general are more comfortable, but the disappearance of headaches is the most gratifying!

Gwen, 70-79

At the beginning [of Young at Heart], I could not stand up from a seat without pushing up with my arms. Now, I can do so freely.